Virtual School Psychologist | South Carolina

An opportunity exists for a School Psychologist to provide essential psychological services in an educational setting located in Columbia, SC. This full-time contract position runs from August 6, 2026, through May 27, 2027, with a 37.5-hour workweek. The role primarily involves conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, counseling, consultation, and collaboration related to student learning and behavior.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing psychoeducational assessments to determine eligibility for special education services, including ability, achievement, personality, and behavior evaluations
• Scoring tests and preparing detailed reports, while effectively communicating results to parents and educators
• Observing and evaluating student behavior by reviewing various sources such as school records and teacher evaluations
• Providing individual and group mental health counseling services for students
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, administrators, and external agencies to support student academic and behavioral success
• Participating in Student Assessment Teams and multidisciplinary placement committees, including contributing to Individualized Education Program (IEP) development
• Coordinating crisis management efforts and delivering crisis intervention services
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of professional developments, applicable laws, and regulations
• Utilizing computer systems for test scoring, report generation, and record keeping

Qualifications and experience required:

• Masters degree in school psychology
• Minimum of two years experience as a school psychologist intern or equivalent experience
• State certification as a School Psychologist
• Ability to handle physical demands including operating office equipment and occasional lifting up to 10 pounds
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in conducting detailed assessments and preparing comprehensive reports
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders in educational and clinical environments

This position is primarily onsite, with limited virtual candidate opportunities available subject to screening. Interested candidates with appropriate credentials are encouraged to apply for consideration.